Richard W. VanAlstine

Richard W. VanAlstine, age 61, of Arkdale, Wisconsin passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 13, 2019, at his home.

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin.   Father Valentine will officiate. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday.

Richard was born September 4, 1958, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin to Robert and Charlotte (Walsh) VanAlstine. He graduated from Assumption High School in Wisconsin Rapids. Richard married Donna M. Vechinski on July 15, 1989, in Adams, Wisconsin.  He loved spending time with his family & good friends, the outdoors, riding his motorcycle, gardening, his three dogs, Otis, Leroy & Bailey, and cat Baby.

Richard was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and lifelong member of the NRA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Charlotte; brothers, David VanAlstine & Robert Thomas; nephew, Donald VanAlstine, and sister-in-law, Betty VanAlstine.

Survivors:

Wife:  Donna VanAlstine

Daughter:  Michelle (Robert) Wilhorn

Son:  Scott (Shereen Lindsay) Ostruske

Daughter:  Shannon (Paul) Schanen

Grandchildren:  Austin, Skyler, Alisa, Emily, and Allison

Brothers:  Jon Van Alstine, Steven (Nancy) Van Alstine, and Tom VanAlstine

He is further survived by many nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends

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Condolences

  1. Theresa David says:

    So sorry for your loss. God Bless.

  2. Marilyn Dakins says:

    Donna and family,
    My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  3. Marilyn Dakins says:

    Donna and family,
    My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

  4. Jill Teske says:

    So very sorry for your loss…Richard was one of the “good guys” I enjoyed working with…

  5. Kari Banovec says:

    You are all in my thoughts – so sorry for your loss.

  6. Melanie Yuds says:

    Shannon and family. So sorry for your dad’s passing
    Prayers !

  7. Ron & Nancy Vechinski says:

    We want you to know that all of our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.

  8. Jim Burdick says:

    Richard was a good dude to work with and a good friend. Donna you folks are in my thoughts and prayers.

  9. Paul Guenette says:

    So sorry for your loss. His spirit lives on.

  10. Barb and Butch Arndt says:

    Love you all so very much and so sorry for your loss, friends forever. Rip Rich!

  11. Jeannie Hilson and Ken Brauner says:

    So sorry to all of you! Sending love!

  12. Curt and Michelle Pollex says:

    Shannon and family, I am so sorry to hear of your Dad passing. Please know y’all are in my thoughts and prayers! God’s comfort ~✝️🙏

  13. Jeanette and Eric says:

    Shannon and family,
    So very sorry for your loss. Uplifting you all with love and prayers.